Sure, it’s dang cool being an all-mighty, immortal god, but it can also get a little lonely. What’s the point of having the power and energy of the cosmos at your fingertips if you have no one to share this with? It’s time to adopt some pets or pick up a hobby, but you’re a god and a tiny terrarium won’t do. It’s time to crack those knuckles, dust off the ole’ thinking cap, and grow something new. Developed by Abbey Games and published by Firesquid, Reus 2 gives players the opportunity to terraform a planet and grow civilizations from scratch.
The planet starts off barren with a few fellow giants at your command. Like a hunk of clay, there are endless possibilities to shape the world in your vision. With just the flick of the wrist and a tap of a finger oceans, forests, and deserts, can clothe the new world. Before you know it, humans are ready to move into these new habitats and start their own colonies. Like any animal, humans need to eat and require forms of enrichment such as valuables and research materials. Remember to organize where flora, fauna, and rocks go as certain locations can give better boosts and make happier humans. The more your little humans thrive, the more prosperity points are achieved, thus granting more power for the giants.
Despite all the power and control that comes with being the planet’s god, please keep in mind that humans are full of their own aspirations and goals. Sometimes this is great as the humans will be inspired to explore and innovate. Other times, this can backfire and cause them to start wars or fight neighboring tribes for whatever reasons humans fight for. As long as they fight one another and don’t attack the giants, it should be perfectly fine. But they wouldn’t do that, right? That would be absurd if humans decided to go against their creator. If they ever did, players could always start anew and create another planet.
There is no need to have to play the first game, Reus, in order to play Reus 2. The graphics are adorable, and the characters and environment look fantastic. However, fair warning for those who can get easily motion sickness as rotating the world while still focusing on the details can be quite dizzying. This strategy game is also not for impatient players as it takes time to build a beautiful world. However, if cultivated right and given enough thought, the humans on the planet can start to do some amazing things. Raise them from the stone age to their modern future, there is much potential. In Reus 2, anyone can be a god, but can you become a great one? Or will you allow your very own creations to turn on you?
PROS: Interesting concept and great for those who like to build/organize and watch their creation flourish.
CONS: Time can pass very fast in game, making it hard to keep track of everything that is happening on the whole planet.
You can add Reus 2 to your wishlist via Steam.
Related: Reviews by Vivian Chen
Video games have always been a huge influence in my life and have definitely shaped me to who I am today . Some of my best memories growing up were the many adventures and stories I was able to experience and become immersed in. If my hands aren't either covered in clay, typing, editing, creating, or helping shoving food in my mouth, they would either be gripped to a controller, tapping away at the screen of my phone, or clicking away on my PC. I am always up for trying something new because why live just one life when you can live many.
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